I apologize for not updating the thread sooner but I have been so busy with PhD preliminary exams that I haven't had time to work on my bike until recently :-(
Thanks for the suggestions!!! After checking the vacuum on the fuel petcock and checking the spark on the spark plugs etc. I didn't find much, but I'm glad I did these things since the bike is new to me so it was a good learning experience. It seems that Hanghawk was right on though!!!! I charged the battery since it had been sitting for awhile and the bike starts when the battery is at ~12.7 volts. I tested the charging system when the bike is running (and twisted it up to 5000 pm) and the voltage only goes up the 13.5. My Cylmer manual says it should be charging at 14-15 volts. So this explains why it doesn't start after shorter trips but will start after longer trips.I've been so happy to have my bike back I rode 200 miles yesterday!!!! My next plan of action is 1) check all the connections between the alternator and the battery and 2) test the alternator. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
